What Frascio does

Frascio srl is an Italian designer and manufacturer of premium architectural door handles and related hardware, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Lavenone (Brescia), Italy. The company produces a portfolio of nine collections and product categories — including the Minima Collection, Futuristic Line, Trend, Traditionals, Handles/Knobs, Pull Handles, Sliding Door Kits, Accessories, and an American Standard line — each developed through collaborations with named industrial designers (Marcello Cutino, Massimo Facchinetti, Maurizio Duranti, Paolo Nava). Its core technical differentiator is proprietary PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating technology applied to lever handles, an industry-first capability the company has refined over more than 30 years, offering certified scratchproof finishes (Inoxbrass, Inoxchrome, Inoxbronze, Anthracite) with lifelong durability.

The business operates as a privately held B2B manufacturer (Frascio srl) selling to architects and interior designers for residential and commercial projects worldwide. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based sales rather than recurring contracts, with distribution handled through the company's dedicated Frascio International network and a multilingual corporate website. The company has no disclosed pricing or revenue figures and no disclosed funding rounds, operating as a self-funded niche manufacturer with 11–50 employees and brand credibility anchored by prestigious design awards including the Compasso d'Oro ADI (1991), ADI Design Index (2020), and The Plan Award 2025 finalist status.

Name

Frascio

Legal name

Frascio srl

Website

https://frascio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frascio is an Italian designer and manufacturer of premium architectural door handles and hardware, founded in 1945 in Lavenone. The company sells PVD-coated, designer-led handle collections to architects and interior designers worldwide through its Frascio International distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing (3379)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

Keywords

• Architectural door hardware
• Designer door handles
• PVD finish coatings
• Made in Italy hardware
• Lever handle manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lavenone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Hardware Sales: One-time sale of designer handles and related architectural hardware products including lever handles, knobs, pull handles, sliding door kits, and accessories. Products are sold with premium PVD finishes and are destined for global distribution to architects and interior designers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Frascio manufactures and sells designer door handles and architectural hardware (lever handles, knobs, pull handles, sliding door kits, accessories) under multiple branded collections (Minima, Futuristic Line, Trend, Traditionals, American Standard). Products are produced in Italy using Frascio's proprietary PVD coating technology, which provides scratchproof, lifelong-durability finishes in Inoxbrass, Inoxchrome, Inoxbronze, and Anthracite. The portfolio is designed by named industrial designers and is sold globally to architects and interior designers for exclusive residential and commercial projects.

Product overview

Frascio is an Italian manufacturer of architectural door handles and hardware, operating since 1945. The company produces a portfolio of nine distinct handle collections and product categories including Minima Collection, Futuristic Line, Trend, Traditionals, Handles/Knobs, Pull Handles, Sliding Door Kits, Accessories, and American Standard-compliant products. All products feature Made in Italy craftsmanship with pure and original design. The portfolio is unified by Frascio's proprietary PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating technology, which provides scratchproof finishes with lifelong durability. Products range from minimalist contemporary designs to classic traditional styles, serving architects and interior designers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minima Collection A designer door handle collection featuring minimalist design, designed by Marcello Cutino, recognized as a finalist in The Plan Award 2025. Intended for architects and interior designers specifying contemporary architectural projects.
• Futuristic Line A collection of futuristic-styled door handles designed to meet modern architectural trends and contemporary interior design needs, sold to architects and interior designers.
• Trend A handle collection aligned with current interior design trends, offering contemporary styling for modern architectural projects specified by architects and interior designers.
• Traditionals Classic door handle designs for traditional and period-appropriate architectural applications, maintaining authentic Italian craftsmanship for specifiers of heritage-style projects.
• Handles - Knobs Individual door knobs and lever handles for residential and commercial architectural applications, sold to architects and interior designers.
• Pull Handles Large-format pull handles for doors and entryways, designed for both functional and aesthetic purposes in architectural projects specified by architects and interior designers.
• Sliding Door Kit Complete kit solutions for sliding door installations, providing hardware components for smooth sliding door functionality in residential and commercial projects.
• Accessories Supporting hardware components and accessories for door installations, complementing the main handle product lines for architectural projects.
• American Standard Door handles and hardware compliant with American market standards and specifications, sold for architectural door installations in the U.S. market.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frascio InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrascio International is the company's international division/network (frinternational.com) that extends Frascio's global reach, enabling products destined for all over the world to reach international markets.
• Marcello CutinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for the Minima collection, which received The Plan Award 2025 finalist recognition.
• Massimo FacchinettiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for the Drop collection, which received Award Winner recognition in 2023.
• Maurizio DurantiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for the Boomerang collection, selected for ADI Design Index 2020.
• Paolo NavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner collaboration for the Piramide collection, which won the XVI Premio Compasso d'Oro ADI in 1991.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MDesign (M&T): European manufacturer of architectural door hardware including premium designer handles. Comparable to Frascio on product category and architectural specifier target market.
• PBA: Italian manufacturer of architectural hardware focused on design-led lever handles and door furniture. Comparable to Frascio as a design-oriented Italian handle producer serving architects and high-end commercial projects.
• Valli & Valli: Italian heritage manufacturer of high-end architectural hardware including door handles, knobs, and pull handles. Comparable to Frascio on premium positioning, designer collaborations, and architectural specification focus.
• Olivari: Italian family-owned manufacturer of premium designer door handles and architectural hardware, founded in 1911. Direct peer to Frascio with shared Made-in-Italy positioning, premium architectural specifier channel, and similar product breadth in lever handles and knobs.
• Mandelli: Italian maker of designer door handles and architectural hardware under the Mandelli and Dnd brands. Closely comparable to Frascio as a premium Italian designer handle producer selling into architect and interior designer channels globally.
• FSB (Franz Schneider Brakel): German manufacturer of premium architect-specified door hardware and lever handles. Comparable to Frascio as a design-led, premium-priced European handle maker targeting architects and high-end projects.

Broad incumbents

• Hoppe (HOPPE AG): Global market leader in window and door hardware including lever handles. Comparable to Frascio as a much larger scaled incumbent selling architectural handles into European and international construction and renovation channels.
• Häfele: Global hardware specialist offering a vast catalogue of architectural and furniture hardware with worldwide distribution. Comparable to Frascio on end-product category but vastly larger in scale and breadth of specifier channel.
• HEWI: Established German manufacturer of architectural hardware, sanitary fittings, and accessibility products. Comparable to Frascio as a broader European architectural hardware incumbent with premium design heritage and strong specification presence.

Emerging players

• Cosma: Italian designer lever handle maker serving the premium architectural specification channel. Comparable to Frascio as a niche Italian peer focused on design-led premium handles, though smaller in scale and heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdZEqOJ-bDwaYjltQRK86qw
• Facebookfacebook.com/frascioitalia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frascioitalia
• Instagraminstagram.com/frascioitalia
• Pinterestit.pinterest.com/frasciosrl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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